
isophorone
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Category:Paint chemicals Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
C9H14O
78-59-1
Uses
Isofo isophorone is widely used as a high boiling point solvent in the paint and varnish industry, especially for PVDF resin with good solubility. It is also used as a leveling agent for acrylic, alkyd, epoxy and phenolic resins.
Isophorone is an important chemical raw material for the synthesis of IPDA (isophorone diamine), IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate) and 3.5-dimethylphenol.
Isophorone is also used in herbicide and insecticide formulations due to its excellent emulsifying properties and stability.
Names and Identifiers
| Name | Isophorone |
| Synonyms | IPHO Isophoron ai3-00046 FEMA 3553 Isophorone ISOPHORONE IsophoroneForSynthesis 1,1,3-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXEN-3-ONE-5 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one 1,5,5-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one Isophorone,(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one) |
| CAS | 78-59-1 |
| EINECS | 201-126-0 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H14O/c1-7-4-8(10)6-9(2,3)5-7/h4H,5-6H2,1-3H3 |
Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C9H14O |
| Molar Mass | 138.21 |
| Density | 0.923 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -8 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 213-214 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 184°F |
| JECFA Number | 1112 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water (12g/L). |
| Solubility | It can be miscible with most organic solvents and can dissolve 1.2g in 100g of water. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Vapor Density | 4.77 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Transparent colorless liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| Odor | Like camphor. |
| Exposure Limit | TLV-TWA 25 mg/m3 (5 ppm); IDLH 800ppm. |
| Merck | 14,5196 |
| BRN | 1280721 |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Stability | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. |
| Sensitive | Sensitive to light |
| Explosive Limit | 0.8-3.8%(V) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.476(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00001584 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Density 0.9229. Boiling point 215.2 °c. Freezing point -8.1 °c. Refractive index 1.4759. Insoluble in water. |
| Use | It is an excellent solvent for oils, gums, resins and the like, and is particularly suitable for vinyl resins. |
Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xn – Harmful |
| Risk Codes | R21/22 – Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37 – Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R40 – Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
| Safety Description | S13 – Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. S23 – Do not breathe vapour. S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S46 – If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| UN IDs | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | GW7700000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2914 29 00 |
| Toxicity | LD50 in male, female rats and male mice (mg/kg): 2700 ±200, 2100 ±200, 2200 ±200 orally (PB90-180225) |
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